Lion of the Desert
Lion of the Desert
7.3 Lion of the Desert
1981, 2 h 53 m
History, War, Drama
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.